La Liga

La Liga: Valencia crush Levante 3-1 to boost push for fourth spot

Valencia are sixth in the La Liga standings after 32 games on 49 points, two behind fifth-placed Getafe who drew 2-2 at Valladolid.

Apr 15, 2019, 16:31 PM IST

La Liga: Getafe slip out of top-four despite draw against Real Valladolid

Getafe`s veteran striker Jorge Molina grabbed a valuable point by scoring from a fiercely-contested penalty in the fourth minute of stoppage time.

Apr 14, 2019, 20:36 PM IST

Sevilla edge out Betis 3-2 to go fourth in La Liga

The win took Sevilla up to fourth in the standings on 52 points, two above fifth-placed Getafe who are in action on Sunday at Real Valladolid. 

Apr 14, 2019, 13:11 PM IST

Barcelona also insulted referee, says Diego Simeone after Costa red card

Costa was shown a straight red card in the 28th minute of the top-of-the-table clash for a verbal outburst at referee Jesus Gil Manzano, who said in his report that the striker had made a derogatory comment about his mother.

Apr 07, 2019, 17:39 PM IST

Struggling Rayo Vallecano end Valencia's unbeaten run with 2-0 win

Rayo had squandered the lead in their last two games but clung on to their advantage with the help of more impressive saves from keeper Garcia.

Apr 07, 2019, 16:02 PM IST

Barcelona took 'two steps' towards La Liga title with Atletico win: Luis Suarez

Having taken a huge step towards the title, Barca can now focus on their Champions League quarter-final first leg against Manchester United on Wednesday. 

Apr 07, 2019, 15:04 PM IST

Karim Benzema is 'hugely important' for Real Madrid, admits manager Zinedine Zidane

Madrid, who are placed at the third spot and 13 points behind leaders Barcelona, will next lock horns with Leganes on April 16. 

Apr 07, 2019, 14:38 PM IST

Manager Diego Simeone wants Atletico Madrid to show true colours against Barcelona

Barcelona hold an eight-point lead over second-placed Atletico, which would be reduced to five if the visitors can win at the Nou Camp.

Apr 05, 2019, 17:39 PM IST

La Liga clubs refuse players permission to join Catalonia squad

All three teams have insisted that the decision is sporting, rather than political as tensions continue to rise between the autonomous region and the Madrid central government following an illegal referendum on independence in October 2017.

Mar 21, 2019, 09:58 AM IST

Women's sport needs more women to tell the story: British Sprinter Dina Asher-Smith

Asher-Smith believes the male-dominated sports media needs fresh voices and a broader perspective to tell stories that are not being told.

Mar 19, 2019, 11:26 AM IST

La Liga: Valencia frustrated by Getafe as top-four hopes hit after goalless draw

Though they have missed a La Liga semi-final spot, Valencia still have an opportunity to make it to the final Champions League spot. 

Mar 18, 2019, 16:37 PM IST

Real Betis fans bow to 'extraordinary' Lionel Messi after hat-trick at Barcelona

It was Messi's 51st career hat-trick, but he could not recall receiving such applause from a rival team's fans.

Mar 18, 2019, 11:37 AM IST

Sevilla sack coach Pablo Machin after Europa League exit

The club have placed director of football Joaquin Caparros in charge until the end of the season. 

Mar 15, 2019, 20:19 PM IST

Real Madrid sign six-year deal with Brazilian defender Eder Militao

Just a year after joining Porto from Brazilian side Sao Paulo, Militao became a cornerstone of Porto`s defence.
 

Mar 15, 2019, 16:45 PM IST

Proposed reforms to UEFA Champions League very dangerous for football: La Liga president Javier Tebas

Tebas lashed out at changes he said Europe`s governing body is considering making to the Champions League, saying they would damage domestic competitions.

Mar 15, 2019, 08:44 AM IST

Barcelona rule injured forward Ousmane Dembele out for up to four weeks

Dembele came off the bench to score Barcelona`s final goal in Wednesday`s 5-1 thrashing of Olympique Lyonnais which sent the Catalan team into the quarter-finals of Europe`s top competition.

Mar 14, 2019, 20:29 PM IST

La Liga: Valencia make it four straight wins with exciting Girona success

The dramatic win left Valencia seventh on 39 points, six behind fourth-placed Getafe, two adrift of Alaves in fifth and one behind Sevilla.

Mar 11, 2019, 18:08 PM IST

Lionel Messi shines as Barcelona survive scare to beat Rayo Vallecano 3-1

Barca won a penalty early in the second half when Luis Suarez was fouled and Messi converted to put the league leaders in front and the Uruguayan forward made sure of the points with a simple finish from close range in the 82nd minute.

Mar 10, 2019, 18:47 PM IST

La Liga: Much-changed Atletico Madrid sneak narrow win over Leganes

Atletico will now face Serie A champions Juventus on Tuesday, defending a 2-0 lead in the last-16 second leg.

Mar 10, 2019, 07:42 AM IST

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique behind side's new found defensive steel

The 32-year-old, who is in his 11th year with Barcelona since returning to his boyhood club from Manchester United, has been at the forefront of this new found passion for defending.

Mar 07, 2019, 16:04 PM IST